WEconnect Recovery
Seattle, WA, USA
Do you want to be an integral part of something big, so big it might change the world? We do
too. The WEconnect platform was born out of the founders’ motivation to find solutions for
thriving in addiction recovery and improving the lives of others. WEconnect is a solutions-based
platform that addresses the most crucial time during someone’s recovery: the first year of
sobriety, as well as verified outcomes data pertaining to the field through the healthcare
ecosystem.
Our company understands the value of culture, trust and clarity within a team to achieve our
goals. Each employee brings their authentic personality, passion, ideas, and fun to grow and
define a company that seeks to revolutionize recovery through technology.
Weconnect is seeking an experienced Sales Account Executive to join our team on our journey
to solve the biggest public health crisis of our time.
As a Sales Account Executive, you showcase excellent communication and negotiation
skills. You also act proactively to address clients’ needs and facilitate the sale process
from beginning to the end.
Ultimately, you contribute to an increase in sales and maintain our company-client
relationships at a high standard.
Responsibilities
●Manage a full sales cycle generate new business opportunities and
effectively manage the pipeline
●Forecast monthly and quarterly sales
●Provide input to product and marketing teams from conversations with
customers
●Manage contract negotiations during the sales process.
●Must meet and exceed your quarterly and annual quota targets.
●Approach all deals with a customer-first “ready to help” mentality.
●Work cross-functionally with different organizations such as Sales,
Marketing, Customer Success, Product and Engineering.
●Accurately track all sales activity and forecasting in Salesforce.
Requirements
●Ability to understand customer requirements and identify solutions.
●Must be a self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow.
●1-3 years of account executive sales experience (in a closing role), preferably in
SaaS platform software.
●Strong prospecting abilities and track record of building net new business.
●Proven track record of success and over-achievement of quotas.
●Effective written and verbal communicator.
●You have strong interpersonal skills and are an excellent team player.
●Adaptability - you understand that change is constant, and you embrace it. You’re
agile and resilient. You move quickly and encourage continued improvement.
●Strong work ethic and competitive mindset. You always want to be at the top of
the leaderboard.
●You have the ability, desire and willingness to learn independently.
●You have a curiosity for the data and analytics space.
●Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM.
What’s it like to work at WEconnect?
WEconnect is a team of people who have joined together to solve a problem -- one to which we
are truly dedicated: saving lives from addiction. We achieve this by reducing relapse, making
recovery fun and accountable, and keeping individuals connected to community support.
We have created a culture of our own. Grown from the knowledge of our shared past,
WEconnect exemplifies trust, commitment, flexibility, leadership, work/life balance, and service.
Each colleague brings their authentic personality, passion, and ideas to lead, grow, and define a
company that seeks to revolutionize recovery through technology.
And...
WEconnect provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or
genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WEconnect complies with applicable state
and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the
company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training.
WEconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic
information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of WEconnect’s
employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Do you want to be an integral part of something big, so big it might change the world? We do
too. The WEconnect platform was born out of the founders’ motivation to find solutions for
thriving in addiction recovery and improving the lives of others. WEconnect is a solutions-based
platform that addresses the most crucial time during someone’s recovery: the first year of
sobriety, as well as verified outcomes data pertaining to the field through the healthcare
ecosystem.
Our company understands the value of culture, trust and clarity within a team to achieve our
goals. Each employee brings their authentic personality, passion, ideas, and fun to grow and
define a company that seeks to revolutionize recovery through technology.
Weconnect is seeking an experienced Sales Account Executive to join our team on our journey
to solve the biggest public health crisis of our time.
As a Sales Account Executive, you showcase excellent communication and negotiation
skills. You also act proactively to address clients’ needs and facilitate the sale process
from beginning to the end.
Ultimately, you contribute to an increase in sales and maintain our company-client
relationships at a high standard.
Responsibilities
●Manage a full sales cycle generate new business opportunities and
effectively manage the pipeline
●Forecast monthly and quarterly sales
●Provide input to product and marketing teams from conversations with
customers
●Manage contract negotiations during the sales process.
●Must meet and exceed your quarterly and annual quota targets.
●Approach all deals with a customer-first “ready to help” mentality.
●Work cross-functionally with different organizations such as Sales,
Marketing, Customer Success, Product and Engineering.
●Accurately track all sales activity and forecasting in Salesforce.
Requirements
●Ability to understand customer requirements and identify solutions.
●Must be a self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow.
●1-3 years of account executive sales experience (in a closing role), preferably in
SaaS platform software.
●Strong prospecting abilities and track record of building net new business.
●Proven track record of success and over-achievement of quotas.
●Effective written and verbal communicator.
●You have strong interpersonal skills and are an excellent team player.
●Adaptability - you understand that change is constant, and you embrace it. You’re
agile and resilient. You move quickly and encourage continued improvement.
●Strong work ethic and competitive mindset. You always want to be at the top of
the leaderboard.
●You have the ability, desire and willingness to learn independently.
●You have a curiosity for the data and analytics space.
●Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM.
What’s it like to work at WEconnect?
WEconnect is a team of people who have joined together to solve a problem -- one to which we
are truly dedicated: saving lives from addiction. We achieve this by reducing relapse, making
recovery fun and accountable, and keeping individuals connected to community support.
We have created a culture of our own. Grown from the knowledge of our shared past,
WEconnect exemplifies trust, commitment, flexibility, leadership, work/life balance, and service.
Each colleague brings their authentic personality, passion, and ideas to lead, grow, and define a
company that seeks to revolutionize recovery through technology.
And...
WEconnect provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or
genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WEconnect complies with applicable state
and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the
company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training.
WEconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic
information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of WEconnect’s
employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
YouthCare
Seattle, WA, USA
AT YOUTHCARE: YouthCare envisions a community where no young person experiences homelessness, all young people have the opportunity to thrive, and the systems that oppress them are dismantled. YouthCare serves young people of many racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and religious beliefs, and we seek a workforce that reflects that diversity.
ABOUT YOUTHCARE: YouthCare works to end youth homelessness and to ensure that young people are valued for who they are and empowered to achieve their potential. Founded in 1974, YouthCare was one of the first programs to serve runaway and homeless youth on the West Coast. The goal was to help young people find safety today and build a future for tomorrow. Over four decades, we’ve defined best practices and developed programs that are a national standard for excellence. Using a youth-centered approach, we ensure that young people experiencing homelessness ages 12-24 have the hope, skills, and confidence to gain long-term stability.
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Human Resources Officer, the Human Resources Manager drives and oversees various projects and programs associated with the execution of the HR talent management strategy. The HR Manager will oversee the day-to-day human resources operations ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances. They ensure that the HR programs and projects for which they are responsible are oriented around developing a high-performance culture and an engaged and empowered workforce that represents the intersecting identities of the young people we serve. This is a leadership position with responsibility for co-leading the evolution of YouthCare’s culture toward creating a destination workplace.
This is an exciting time to join YouthCare. We’ve completed an 18-month strategic planning process and are focused on a new mission, vision, values centering social justice in our approach to our work internally and within the broader community.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Supervise and coach the HR Specialist
· Design and implement a progressive employee relations programs that strengthens employee and manager relationships cultivating an environment of fair treatment effective communication between teams, employees and managers.
· Serve as the lead resource for all employee relations issues ensure that employee concerns and reporting processes are in place and handled appropriately. Keeps senior management informed of any potential escalating HR issues to ensure appropriate follow-through and mitigate risk. Advises managers ensuring they have the skills to handle various employee work scenarios.
· Apply best practices to all employee relations matters through good communication, documentation, consultation, and alignment with organizational values ensuring that both managers and employees act with fairness, accountability and respect and that the interests of all parties are protected.
· Develops and reinforces policies that determine how all staff agree to conduct themselves in the workplace and which support a culture of transparency, accountability, mutual positive regard and a supportive atmosphere in the workplace.
· Partners with the HR Specialist to ensure that benefit planning and open enrollments happen in a structured and smooth way, ensures that employee benefit plans are serving the staff as well as the agency in a fiscally-responsible way.
· Ensure agency compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity, FMLA, FLSA and Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA, as well as other state and federal personnel laws.
· Thought partner and leader in HR’s strategic initiatives including Recruitment, Wage Equity, Retention and Talent Management.
Department Operations:
· Participate in developing department goals, objectives, processes and systems.
· Evaluates reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
This job description is not intended to cover every aspect of your job at YouthCare. We are a team that works together to meet the needs of our clients and every member of the team is expected to pitch in and help even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
B.A Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar field.
5 or more years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience preferably with non-profit, forward thinking, and diverse organizations.
Broad knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws, practices and procedures, and current best practice pertaining to personnel administration and development.
Strong Interpersonal skills including collaboration, adaptability, and emotional awareness
Ability to analyze and evaluate policies and operations and formulate recommendations. Ability to investigate complex human resources management problems.
Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel, and experience administering and managing HRIS systems.
Must have previous experience working independently or with minimal supervision and managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through required. Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and build effective working relationships with leadership, co-workers, and the general public.
· Experience and credentials must comply with program contract requirements including but not limited to DSHS background check and must be at least 21 years of age.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
· Proficiency in using the ADP Workforce Now HRIS software.
· Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is strongly preferred.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
· Valid state identification or passport.
Current TB Test.
Successful completion of pre-service training as may be required by contracting agency. Training will include: New Employee Orientation, CPR & First Aid, HIV & AIDS, CSEC and Right Response.
Computer software skills including Windows, Microsoft outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Strong oral and written communication skills with good quality spelling, grammar and punctuation
High integrity when dealing with a broad array of cultures and restricted and/or confidential information.
Ability to accurately maintain and produce files, records, logs and reports.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with staff while building trust and respect.
May be required to assume responsibilities or duties within the agency not specifically delineated in this job description for short periods of time or on an infrequent basis.
Commitment to YouthCare’s initiative to build cultural proficiency across the agency. Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 50 pounds. Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; running for brief periods of time; and go up and down stairs.
AT YOUTHCARE: YouthCare envisions a community where no young person experiences homelessness, all young people have the opportunity to thrive, and the systems that oppress them are dismantled. YouthCare serves young people of many racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and religious beliefs, and we seek a workforce that reflects that diversity.
ABOUT YOUTHCARE: YouthCare works to end youth homelessness and to ensure that young people are valued for who they are and empowered to achieve their potential. Founded in 1974, YouthCare was one of the first programs to serve runaway and homeless youth on the West Coast. The goal was to help young people find safety today and build a future for tomorrow. Over four decades, we’ve defined best practices and developed programs that are a national standard for excellence. Using a youth-centered approach, we ensure that young people experiencing homelessness ages 12-24 have the hope, skills, and confidence to gain long-term stability.
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Human Resources Officer, the Human Resources Manager drives and oversees various projects and programs associated with the execution of the HR talent management strategy. The HR Manager will oversee the day-to-day human resources operations ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances. They ensure that the HR programs and projects for which they are responsible are oriented around developing a high-performance culture and an engaged and empowered workforce that represents the intersecting identities of the young people we serve. This is a leadership position with responsibility for co-leading the evolution of YouthCare’s culture toward creating a destination workplace.
This is an exciting time to join YouthCare. We’ve completed an 18-month strategic planning process and are focused on a new mission, vision, values centering social justice in our approach to our work internally and within the broader community.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Supervise and coach the HR Specialist
· Design and implement a progressive employee relations programs that strengthens employee and manager relationships cultivating an environment of fair treatment effective communication between teams, employees and managers.
· Serve as the lead resource for all employee relations issues ensure that employee concerns and reporting processes are in place and handled appropriately. Keeps senior management informed of any potential escalating HR issues to ensure appropriate follow-through and mitigate risk. Advises managers ensuring they have the skills to handle various employee work scenarios.
· Apply best practices to all employee relations matters through good communication, documentation, consultation, and alignment with organizational values ensuring that both managers and employees act with fairness, accountability and respect and that the interests of all parties are protected.
· Develops and reinforces policies that determine how all staff agree to conduct themselves in the workplace and which support a culture of transparency, accountability, mutual positive regard and a supportive atmosphere in the workplace.
· Partners with the HR Specialist to ensure that benefit planning and open enrollments happen in a structured and smooth way, ensures that employee benefit plans are serving the staff as well as the agency in a fiscally-responsible way.
· Ensure agency compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity, FMLA, FLSA and Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA, as well as other state and federal personnel laws.
· Thought partner and leader in HR’s strategic initiatives including Recruitment, Wage Equity, Retention and Talent Management.
Department Operations:
· Participate in developing department goals, objectives, processes and systems.
· Evaluates reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
This job description is not intended to cover every aspect of your job at YouthCare. We are a team that works together to meet the needs of our clients and every member of the team is expected to pitch in and help even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
B.A Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar field.
5 or more years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience preferably with non-profit, forward thinking, and diverse organizations.
Broad knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws, practices and procedures, and current best practice pertaining to personnel administration and development.
Strong Interpersonal skills including collaboration, adaptability, and emotional awareness
Ability to analyze and evaluate policies and operations and formulate recommendations. Ability to investigate complex human resources management problems.
Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel, and experience administering and managing HRIS systems.
Must have previous experience working independently or with minimal supervision and managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through required. Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and build effective working relationships with leadership, co-workers, and the general public.
· Experience and credentials must comply with program contract requirements including but not limited to DSHS background check and must be at least 21 years of age.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
· Proficiency in using the ADP Workforce Now HRIS software.
· Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is strongly preferred.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
· Valid state identification or passport.
Current TB Test.
Successful completion of pre-service training as may be required by contracting agency. Training will include: New Employee Orientation, CPR & First Aid, HIV & AIDS, CSEC and Right Response.
Computer software skills including Windows, Microsoft outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Strong oral and written communication skills with good quality spelling, grammar and punctuation
High integrity when dealing with a broad array of cultures and restricted and/or confidential information.
Ability to accurately maintain and produce files, records, logs and reports.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with staff while building trust and respect.
May be required to assume responsibilities or duties within the agency not specifically delineated in this job description for short periods of time or on an infrequent basis.
Commitment to YouthCare’s initiative to build cultural proficiency across the agency. Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 50 pounds. Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; running for brief periods of time; and go up and down stairs.
HealthPoint
Seattle, WA, USA
Are you interested in joining a dynamic Talent Management team focused on improving the quality of the employee experience? We’re looking for someone to join our team to champion the goal of improved organizational programs for learning and development. Come practice your passion with us.
HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is, because everyone deserves great care .
Position Summary:
The Director of Talent Pathways and Learning is responsible for the design, development and delivery of all organization-wide learning and development. Champions continual learning and talent management as core competencies and expectations of HealthPoint leadership to further the growth and development of teams that build engagement, enhance retention of top talent and ensure HealthPoint is sustainable to meet the needs of the patients and communities we serve.
Your contribution to the team includes:
Partners with the VP of Talent Management to design a comprehensive learning and development strategy that includes, but not limited to onboarding, skill enhancement, knowledge transfer, business acumen, compliance training, leadership and emerging leader development, talent assessment, and succession planning and development.
Collaborates across organizational boundaries to support and ensure coordination of efforts for technical training and education.
Partners with Operations and Clinical Leaders and Talent Management Business Partners to establish lattice and experiential pathways that support internal talent growth and mobility opportunities
Partners with Clinical Leadership to support HealthPoint’s Clinical Educational programs and institutions
Directs and facilitates leadership and employee development programs including high potential development with the goal of filling the succession pipeline for future leadership roles, with the talent necessary to support growth and enhance operational performance.
Plans and manages new employee onboarding to ensure new hires (internal and external) and hiring managers experience a best class onboarding program that assimilates new team members quickly and successfully into the organization and work teams.
Explores learning methodologies and platforms to support e-learning, classroom, self-paced learning and reporting.
Ensures the appropriate tools, technology and learning methods are used to implement training and creates KPI’s to measure success of training.
Must have’s you’ll need to be successful:
A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a proven learning and development professional, demonstrating creativity and technical ability as a practitioner
Bachelor's Degree with coursework in training and development, or combination of relevant education, experience and knowledge of best practice learning and development programs required
Demonstrated expertise driving innovative learning and development strategies that is commensurate with five (5) or more years leading learning and development teams.
Demonstrated progressive and relevant Talent Development experience creating, delivering and facilitating training and development programs that is commensurate with five (5) or more years in a talent development leadership role required.
Industry certifications in instructional design, curriculum development, and content-specific certifications as appropriate.
Ability to maintain strong knowledge of industry best practices, using professional networks and resources, and incorporate that knowledge to inform program design.
Demonstrated operating knowledge of computers. Intermediate level ability with Microsoft Office Suite of tools. Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning platforms.
Availability to travel as needed.
If you have the following it’s a plus:
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP); or a combination of Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP and relevant work experience preferred.
The Rich Benefits and Perks:
Medical Health Insurance and Wellness Program
Vision & dental plan
Flexible Spending Account – both daycare and healthcare
Life Insurance
AFLAC supplementary insurance
Retirement plans with company match
Generous paid time off
Growth and development opportunities
Recognition Program
And much more!
To learn more about HealthPoint, go to www.healthpointchc.org !
It is the policy of HealthPoint to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, because of sensory, physical, or metal disability, genetic information, gender identity or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.
Are you interested in joining a dynamic Talent Management team focused on improving the quality of the employee experience? We’re looking for someone to join our team to champion the goal of improved organizational programs for learning and development. Come practice your passion with us.
HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is, because everyone deserves great care .
Position Summary:
The Director of Talent Pathways and Learning is responsible for the design, development and delivery of all organization-wide learning and development. Champions continual learning and talent management as core competencies and expectations of HealthPoint leadership to further the growth and development of teams that build engagement, enhance retention of top talent and ensure HealthPoint is sustainable to meet the needs of the patients and communities we serve.
Your contribution to the team includes:
Partners with the VP of Talent Management to design a comprehensive learning and development strategy that includes, but not limited to onboarding, skill enhancement, knowledge transfer, business acumen, compliance training, leadership and emerging leader development, talent assessment, and succession planning and development.
Collaborates across organizational boundaries to support and ensure coordination of efforts for technical training and education.
Partners with Operations and Clinical Leaders and Talent Management Business Partners to establish lattice and experiential pathways that support internal talent growth and mobility opportunities
Partners with Clinical Leadership to support HealthPoint’s Clinical Educational programs and institutions
Directs and facilitates leadership and employee development programs including high potential development with the goal of filling the succession pipeline for future leadership roles, with the talent necessary to support growth and enhance operational performance.
Plans and manages new employee onboarding to ensure new hires (internal and external) and hiring managers experience a best class onboarding program that assimilates new team members quickly and successfully into the organization and work teams.
Explores learning methodologies and platforms to support e-learning, classroom, self-paced learning and reporting.
Ensures the appropriate tools, technology and learning methods are used to implement training and creates KPI’s to measure success of training.
Must have’s you’ll need to be successful:
A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a proven learning and development professional, demonstrating creativity and technical ability as a practitioner
Bachelor's Degree with coursework in training and development, or combination of relevant education, experience and knowledge of best practice learning and development programs required
Demonstrated expertise driving innovative learning and development strategies that is commensurate with five (5) or more years leading learning and development teams.
Demonstrated progressive and relevant Talent Development experience creating, delivering and facilitating training and development programs that is commensurate with five (5) or more years in a talent development leadership role required.
Industry certifications in instructional design, curriculum development, and content-specific certifications as appropriate.
Ability to maintain strong knowledge of industry best practices, using professional networks and resources, and incorporate that knowledge to inform program design.
Demonstrated operating knowledge of computers. Intermediate level ability with Microsoft Office Suite of tools. Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning platforms.
Availability to travel as needed.
If you have the following it’s a plus:
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP); or a combination of Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP and relevant work experience preferred.
The Rich Benefits and Perks:
Medical Health Insurance and Wellness Program
Vision & dental plan
Flexible Spending Account – both daycare and healthcare
Life Insurance
AFLAC supplementary insurance
Retirement plans with company match
Generous paid time off
Growth and development opportunities
Recognition Program
And much more!
To learn more about HealthPoint, go to www.healthpointchc.org !
It is the policy of HealthPoint to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, because of sensory, physical, or metal disability, genetic information, gender identity or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.
ACLU Washington
Seattle, WA, USA
Community Relations Director
The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) is seeking a Community Relations Director. The Community Relations Director oversees the ACLU-WA’s promotion, supporter engagement, and public education programs across the state. The position collaborates across departments to create meaningful and mutually beneficial opportunities for the public to connect with the ACLU-WA. Reporting to the Communications Director, the Community Relations Director develops engagement plans to involve the public in the advancement of justice and equity and to position the ACLU-WA as a trusted and valued resource for the community. Overview The ACLU of Washington is a leader among state affiliates of the American Civil Liberties Union, the country's premier guardian of liberty. We work in courts, legislatures, and communities to protect and extend American rights to freedom, fairness and equality. The ACLU is both nonprofit and nonpartisan. The ACLU-WA’s staff of 40+ employees and numerous volunteers work in a fast-paced, friendly and professional office in downtown Seattle. We are supported by more than 80,000 members, activists, and donors. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, socio-economic circumstance, or record of arrest or conviction. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy . Collaborate in the development of organizational and specific issue messaging and strategies for community relations. Promotions . Seek and maximize opportunities for ACLU visibility to potential supporters across the state through collaborations with other organizations and businesses, and via other means. Supporter Engagement . Create meaningful ways for supporters at all levels to participate in the ACLU’s work and issues. Tailor experiences that will move supporters up the ladder of engagement, whether towards donating, activism, volunteering or network building. Outreach and Public Education . Develop, oversee, and evaluate efforts to educate the public about ACLU-WA’s priority issues, programmatic work, and know-your-rights information. Constantly analyze and align ACLU-WA outreach and event resources with current organizational priorities, long-term campaigns, and the needs of directly impacted communities. Oversee Community Relations Coordinator’s work to support, inform and build trust in the community. Publications, Messaging & Content Creation . Direct the creation of promotional and supporter publications such as the Annual Report, biannual supporter newsletter, relevant email communications, member engagement and “join” materials, and organizational and issue-specific items like stickers, pins, posters, signs, etc. Direct video, photography and other media for marketing and promotion, and advise or supervise for programmatic media. Create supporter-centric content for the website and social media and “own” quality and updates of relevant areas of the website, working with Online Communications Specialist. Supervise and support graphic designer in creation of all public education and programmatic materials; act as project manager and/or liaison with other departments and stakeholders as needed. Leadership & Supervisory . Actively center race equity in all of the work above and in inter-department and external conversations. Participate on Racial Equity Team Committees and work to further racial equity organization-wide. Supervise the work of the Community Relations Coordinator, including their professional development and management of other staff and interns. Supervise the Graphic Designer, including their professional development and work with other departments. QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of five years’ related experience in community relations, communications, or development is required.
Experience creating and managing the execution of strategic workplans, marketing campaign plans, and budgets.
Experience working and communicating with diverse constituencies.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills; strong attention to detail, ability to write and deliver work product under deadlines, and commitment to high quality standards.
Ability to supervise staff, volunteers, and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to work occasional evenings, overtime, or irregular hours.
A commitment to advance racial justice, both internally in our organization and externally in the communities that we serve.
A commitment to diversity within the office; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.
An understanding of and enthusiasm for civil liberties and civil rights.
Proficiency in a language other than English spoken by the communities we serve is a plus (examples are Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Somali, Arabic, Tagalog, and others).
This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. This position is “exempt” under the Fair Labor Standards Act. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include three weeks of vacation to start, medical and disability insurance, a retirement plan, and an ORCA card. APPLICATION PROCEDURE To apply, email a letter of application and resume to Jobs@aclu-wa.org and include in the subject line of the email: your last name and Community Relations Director. In your letter, please indicate where you learned of the posting. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, at which time the job announcement will be removed from our website at www.aclu-wa.org/careers The ACLU of Washington comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, Inc. and the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington Foundation. The two corporations share the same overall mission, office space, and employees. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU of Washington.”
Community Relations Director
The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) is seeking a Community Relations Director. The Community Relations Director oversees the ACLU-WA’s promotion, supporter engagement, and public education programs across the state. The position collaborates across departments to create meaningful and mutually beneficial opportunities for the public to connect with the ACLU-WA. Reporting to the Communications Director, the Community Relations Director develops engagement plans to involve the public in the advancement of justice and equity and to position the ACLU-WA as a trusted and valued resource for the community. Overview The ACLU of Washington is a leader among state affiliates of the American Civil Liberties Union, the country's premier guardian of liberty. We work in courts, legislatures, and communities to protect and extend American rights to freedom, fairness and equality. The ACLU is both nonprofit and nonpartisan. The ACLU-WA’s staff of 40+ employees and numerous volunteers work in a fast-paced, friendly and professional office in downtown Seattle. We are supported by more than 80,000 members, activists, and donors. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, socio-economic circumstance, or record of arrest or conviction. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy . Collaborate in the development of organizational and specific issue messaging and strategies for community relations. Promotions . Seek and maximize opportunities for ACLU visibility to potential supporters across the state through collaborations with other organizations and businesses, and via other means. Supporter Engagement . Create meaningful ways for supporters at all levels to participate in the ACLU’s work and issues. Tailor experiences that will move supporters up the ladder of engagement, whether towards donating, activism, volunteering or network building. Outreach and Public Education . Develop, oversee, and evaluate efforts to educate the public about ACLU-WA’s priority issues, programmatic work, and know-your-rights information. Constantly analyze and align ACLU-WA outreach and event resources with current organizational priorities, long-term campaigns, and the needs of directly impacted communities. Oversee Community Relations Coordinator’s work to support, inform and build trust in the community. Publications, Messaging & Content Creation . Direct the creation of promotional and supporter publications such as the Annual Report, biannual supporter newsletter, relevant email communications, member engagement and “join” materials, and organizational and issue-specific items like stickers, pins, posters, signs, etc. Direct video, photography and other media for marketing and promotion, and advise or supervise for programmatic media. Create supporter-centric content for the website and social media and “own” quality and updates of relevant areas of the website, working with Online Communications Specialist. Supervise and support graphic designer in creation of all public education and programmatic materials; act as project manager and/or liaison with other departments and stakeholders as needed. Leadership & Supervisory . Actively center race equity in all of the work above and in inter-department and external conversations. Participate on Racial Equity Team Committees and work to further racial equity organization-wide. Supervise the work of the Community Relations Coordinator, including their professional development and management of other staff and interns. Supervise the Graphic Designer, including their professional development and work with other departments. QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of five years’ related experience in community relations, communications, or development is required.
Experience creating and managing the execution of strategic workplans, marketing campaign plans, and budgets.
Experience working and communicating with diverse constituencies.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills; strong attention to detail, ability to write and deliver work product under deadlines, and commitment to high quality standards.
Ability to supervise staff, volunteers, and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to work occasional evenings, overtime, or irregular hours.
A commitment to advance racial justice, both internally in our organization and externally in the communities that we serve.
A commitment to diversity within the office; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.
An understanding of and enthusiasm for civil liberties and civil rights.
Proficiency in a language other than English spoken by the communities we serve is a plus (examples are Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Somali, Arabic, Tagalog, and others).
This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. This position is “exempt” under the Fair Labor Standards Act. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include three weeks of vacation to start, medical and disability insurance, a retirement plan, and an ORCA card. APPLICATION PROCEDURE To apply, email a letter of application and resume to Jobs@aclu-wa.org and include in the subject line of the email: your last name and Community Relations Director. In your letter, please indicate where you learned of the posting. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, at which time the job announcement will be removed from our website at www.aclu-wa.org/careers The ACLU of Washington comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, Inc. and the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington Foundation. The two corporations share the same overall mission, office space, and employees. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU of Washington.”
